[moehoward]

"We're still saying the same thing, there used to be risk but they won't take any risks anymore."

They are taking the biggest risk of their collective lives by NOT embracing internet sales.

Ironically, one of the most outspoken opponents of file-sharing is none other than Metallica founding member Lars. This band made their bones with ZERO attention from Big labels. Their first several albums all going gold with virtually no airplay outside of Z-rock and KNAC in LA.

[discostu]

Staying away from internet sales is pretty dumb on their part. I said earlier in the thread that I see that replacing the 45 in a way the CD single hasn't been able to do. The 45 was a kickbutt revenue stream and getting that back can seriously help.

I see no suprise in Metallica's drummer beingagainst illegal filesharing, the band worked their ass off to get where they are and Lars has always had a good head for dollars. Illegal file sharing is a violation of their copyright, why should they want their stuff distributed for free.